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So now you have: 1x FX3U-CNV-BD 1x FX3U-485-ADP right?

Since you have such high demands you should seriously consider using CC-LinkIE (the "new" MELSECNET) or MELSECNET even if the price is higher! Even if the cost is higher, maybe you will earn the money if a cable should break........

I agree with Inntele. Use CC-Link. Cheap, fast and easy to set up.

Pinout for CAB30: http://www.beijer.no/web/web_aut_no.nsf/do...12573850036CD7B

Hi. Talked to Beijer today and they recommended Tibbo (version 3.12) which they had tested and found functional. This is a free software, but you cannot find it in Tibbo's web pages anymore (obsolete) and the software only works with windows XP. I got the software from Beijer and can e-mail it to you if you PM me your e-mail address. They also recommended Serial-IP (like Crossbow mentioned), and they told me that this software seemed to work better and faster than Tibbo, but you'll have to pay for it.

I tried to open your attached project with no success. I get the same error messages as you get, so the program seems to be corrupted beyond repair..... As Colin mentioned, GX IEC Developer is usually pretty good at recovering projects if something unexpected happened but this project seems to be broken. Have you tried contacting your local Mitsubishi rep. (like the error message says) to check if they have a solution for this problem?

When you write a reply, down in the right corner you have an "Attachment Editor". Browse the file, click upload then "Manage Current Attachments" and click the "plus" sign to insert the attachment into the text editor. Be aware: Max 3.91MB attachment, but this should be enough when you zip the GX IEC project.

I had the same problems once and Beijer recommended me a software (actually free too) that worked pretty OK. I don't remember it right now and there was something special about the version but I'll call them in the morning and check it out..... As I remember it, it worked "pretty" OK and stable, but it's still a porting software which I cannot say that I like to use..... Why not try to get an ethernet card for the PLC?

Try the following to restore your application: 1. Restart computer 2. Start GX IEC Developer (DO NOT OPEN ANY PROJECT) 3. Close GX IEC Developer ("Project"->"Quit") 4. Start GX IEC Developer again 5. Open your application 6. Select "Try to recover" This procedure has worked for me once.....

What software do you use? GX Developer or GX IEC Developer?

Tried your local Mitsubishi rep.?

I've used several FBs from Beijer and they are always open (you can open their function blocks without a password). It is of course your choice if you want to put a password on your code, but in my experience Beijer usually publish all the source code freely available. Thanks for the upload, nice work!

I'm not sure if I fully understand your needs. Could you please try to explain exactly what you want to do and what result you expect?

I would have a "SystemPage" in the HMI panel where you can place 'all' (1/2/3 or more) phone numbers into ASCII objects which are referenced to an array in the PLC. Then, you will have an array of phone numbers in the PLC - so far so good. Then, when you send your SMS, you start with the first number in the PLC array, move this number into the ASCII object in your text-page (the one that the text will actually be sent to), send the SMS. Wait xxx seconds and then move to the next phone number in the array..... Was my English confusing??

The PID controllers in the PLCs are not supported in GX Simulator, so you cannot use GX Simulator to test those.

Simply insert an ASCII object into the correct place in your text.

You have the wrong settings for D8120. For your setup you will need: [MOV H1051 D8120]

Windows Mobile: ".NET VNC Viewer" (http://dotnetvnc.sourceforge.net/) iPhone: Mocha vnc lite (http://mochasoft.dk/iphone_vnc.htm)

Yes, on Windows Mobile Platform using a "custom" RealVNC (found on the internet). I also have a collegue using iPhone.... I will ask him which client he used.

You should be able to use smartphones with VNC viewers, just remember to set up the correct ports on the phone (and username password if you use any).... This is default in E-Designer (and remember to enable the service under Network Settings in E-Designer):

I would connect the GDW-11 to the PLC and use it to send messages instead, then you can use the HMI's ASCII texts to insert alarm texts and telephone numbers into the correct registers in the PLC. What programming software do you use, and what PLC do you use?

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Hi. I don't rememeber the exact version of GX Developer you need, but -yes- you use GX Developer to program the iQ series. Simply get an update for your GX Developer and start programming

Hi. I'm not very familiar with Siemens HMI, but I would guess that you would have to start checking with the Siemens manuals, since HMI's usually can connect to a lot of different controllers they usually have instructions and/or the proper cables for the connection. The PLC system is most often considered the "slave" device and therefor it will simply wait for the "master" (HMI) to connect correctly. Maybe someone in this forum would know, but maybe you should try a post in the HMI section or in the Siemens section of this site

paulengr: Maybe you should start a topic describing how to run PLC software on Linux then. I bet several people would be interested in that